HR / Finance Assistant

Interaction Recruitment; Eye; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Peterborough is seeking a versatile HR/Finance Assistant to provide essential support in HR activities and finance management. This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity for someone looking to grow within a dynamic organization, with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary reflective of skills and experience

Opportunities for professional development

Team-oriented environment

Company benefits including pension contributions

Qualifications

• Background in HR and finance roles with experience in construction preferred.
• Understanding payroll procedures and financial record keeping.
• Strong administrative skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support HR activities including recruitment, onboarding, and compliance.
• Assist finance team with payroll, invoices, and budget tracking.
• Maintain employee records and address queries regarding company policies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

HR practices

Payroll knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Tools

HR software

Accounting software

Job description

HR/Finance Assistant

Location: Peterborough

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Industry: Construction

Overview

We are partnering with a dynamic and growing construction business in Peterborough that is looking to expand its support team with the addition of a versatile HR/Finance Assistant. This is a hybrid role suited to someone who enjoys a varied workload and has experience in both people-focused tasks and financial administration.

The Role

In this position, you'll play a key part in supporting day-to-day HR activities while also assisting the finance team. You'll need to be highly organised, confident managing sensitive information, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Human Resources:

Assist with end-to-end recruitment activities such as posting roles, organising interviews, and handling applicant communications.

Keep employee files and compliance documentation up to date.

Help facilitate onboarding for new hires and coordinate inductions.

Organise staff training sessions and ensure regulatory requirements are met.

Act as a point of contact for employee queries around leave, policies, and payroll.

Support attendance tracking and absence management.

Finance:

Process invoices, expenses, and manage purchase order documentation.

Assist with the preparation of payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Maintain financial records and support reporting processes.

Help with reconciling accounts and tracking departmental budgets.

Liaise with vendors and subcontractors to resolve payment or invoice queries.

What We're Looking For

Background in a combined HR/finance role; construction sector experience is a bonus.

Good understanding of payroll procedures and financial record keeping.

Working knowledge of HR practices and employment legislation.

Strong administrative and organisational capabilities.

Confident with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel.

Experience with accounting or HR software is an advantage.

Clear communicator, both written and verbal, with a collaborative mindset.

What's in It for You?

Competitive salary, reflective of your skills and experience.

A workplace that values development and offers room to grow.

Supportive, team-oriented environment.

Company benefits including pension contributions and holiday entitlement.

Interested in Learning More?

If you feel you have the necessary skillset and experience to step into this HR/Finance Assistant position then please apply below. Alternatively, contact the Peterborough office on (phone number removed).

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